1. Toddler Physical Development Motor Skills and Development

2. Body Growth and Development Age in MonthsHeightWeight 1230 inches21 pounds 1832 in.24.5 lbs 2434 in.27 lbs 3036 in.30 lbs 3638 in.32 lbs Children’s height and weight increase steadily from ages one year to three years

3. Fat and Muscle Tissue Fat deposits under the skin decrease rapidly between 9 and 30 months

4. Infant vs. Toddler

5. Fine motor skills- ability to use hands and fingers

6. FMS 12-18 months Turns several pages of a book at a time Moves objects from hand to hand

7. FMS 18-24 months Stacks from two to four blocks Grasps crayons with a fist and scribbles

8. Fine Motor Activity #1 Using your opposite hand, try to color in Elmo!

9. FMS 2- 2 1/2 years Stacks six blocks Turns one page at a time (why is this important) Picks up objects off the floor without losing balance

10. FMS 2 ½ - 3 years Stacks eight blocks Screws lids on and off containers Draws circles and lines

11. 3-4 years Cuts with scissors Draws recognizable pictures Stacks 9-10 blocks

12. Fine Motor Activity #2 Using your opposite hand, try to cut along the dotted lines

13. Gross Motor Skills Ability to use arms/legs/ and move body

14. GMS 12-18 months May walk alone Sits without help

15. 10 Month Old Walking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr3iqm91JR c

16. GMS 18-24 months Walks well Climbs up/down one stair Pull toys with wheels

17. Toddler Walking http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooNEVi5qm 7k

18. GMS 2-2 ½ years Walks with coordination Jumps off bottom step Pushes self on wheeled toy

19. GMS 2 ½ -3 years Alternates feet going up stairs (not down) Runs, but may not stop smoothly Throws a ball overhead, but inaccurately

20. GMS 3-4 years Jumps up and down in place with both feet Catches a ball with arms out straight Rides a tricycle

21. Gross Motor Skills How can we help toddlers develop their gross motor skills? Brainstorm 3 activities caregivers can perform with their toddlers to help develop these skills.